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    Terrifié (en. Terrified)

    /tɛʁifi.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who feels intense fear.
    He was terrified at the thought of speaking in public.
    Il était terrifié à l’idée de parler en public.
    Who causes great fear.
    The horror film was terrifying.
    Le film d’horreur était terrifiant.
    Reflex movement caused by fear.
    She terrified her brother with a joke.
    Elle a terrifié son frère avec une blague.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'terrifier', derived from Latin 'terrificare' meaning 'to frighten'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be terrified by
    to feel an intense fear because of something.
    être terrifié par
    to be on the verge of terrifying
    to be very close to causing great fear.
    être à deux doigts de terrifier
    to make terrified
    to provoke fear in someone.
    faire terrifier

    Related Words

    terror
    State of intense fear.
    terreur
    fear
    Feeling of dread or anxiety.
    peur
    anguish
    State of emotional tension caused by fear.
    angoisse

    Slang Meanings

    To have a scare
    He freaks out completely when he enters a haunted house.
    Il a une flippe totale quand il entre dans une maison hantée.
    To freak out
    She freaked out when she saw the clown on the corner of the street.
    Elle a flippé en voyant le clown au coin de la rue.